Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

Snehasis Mukherjee in Indore The Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore is ready to host a thrilling contest between India Women and England Women on October 19. India started their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup campaign in fine form with two wins against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. However, two back-to-back defeats in Vizag — against South Africa and Australia — have pushed them to the fourth spot in the points table. They currently have four points from four games, with a net run rate of +0.682. England, on the other hand, are unbeaten in the tournament so far. They have defeated…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Indore Another high-intensity practice session for India as they continue preparing to face England in their next match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup on October 19. Except for seam-bowling all-rounder Amanjot Kaur and reserve wicketkeeper Uma Chetry, every other player was present and worked hard throughout the session. The team began with warm-ups on the field before heading to the indoor nets, while regular wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh trained separately. Richa had a wicketkeeping session with fielding coach Munish Bali and a few support staff in one of the outdoor nets. Later, she had a batting…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Indore Team India’s preparation is on course as they look to get back to winning ways with a crucial victory over England in the upcoming clash of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. With seven points from four games, England are yet to lose a match, despite being pushed hard in their last three outings. On October 19 in Indore, the Women in Blue face a big challenge, with several key factors they must handle well to come out on top. In-form spinners England’s spinners have been the most successful in this World Cup so far. Their…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Indore Only one player attended Team India’s optional practice session on Thursday (October 16) at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. It was none other than skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. After an intense, full-squad session a day ago, Harmanpreet turned up for an hour and a half of batting practice filled with intent and focus. India face England in a massive game on October 19. The most unique part of her training was the use of tiles and plastic balls. Two tiles — the larger one black and the smaller white — were placed together on the pitch.…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Indore Team India had an intense and entertaining practice session at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, as they began preparations for their next ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup clash against England. It was a packed session with all players in attendance. Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur hit the nets early before heading indoors for another round. In two separate nets, Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal batted in rotation. In the other, Harleen Deol and captain Harmanpreet Kaur took turns. Sneh Rana, N Shree Charani, Arundhati Reddy, and two net bowlers — one right-arm pacer and one leg-spinner…

Harmanpreet (PC: BCCI Women) Snehasis Mukherjee in Indore India’s journey in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup has been jolted after two back-to-back defeats in Vizag. With four points from four games, all three remaining group-stage matches are now must-win clashes for the Women in Blue to reach the 10-point mark and seal a semi-final spot, without any complications of net run rate. For that to happen, India must regroup and address the mistakes from their recent losses against South Africa and Australia. After the Australia match on October 12, India have a six-day gap before facing England on…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Indore Team India came into the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 as one of the favourites, especially with the tournament being hosted in India and Sri Lanka. The Women in Blue started well, registering convincing wins over Sri Lanka in Guwahati and Pakistan in Colombo. But things changed in Vizag. India were humbled by South Africa and then Australia. With just three group games left, India now have four points from four matches and a net run rate of +0.682. Suddenly, their campaign has hit a roadblock. After two back-to-back defeats, questions have begun to surface…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Indore Team India’s campaign at the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup has taken a serious hit with back-to-back defeats in Vizag. After strong wins against Sri Lanka in Guwahati and Pakistan in Colombo, the Women in Blue arrived in Vizag full of confidence. But both South Africa and Australia got the better of them, leaving India empty-handed. With two wins and two losses, India now sit third in the points table with four points from four games and a net run rate of +0.682. Their next stop is Indore, where they will face an in-form England…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Visakhapatnam Australia skipper Alyssa Healy’s masterclass handed India their second consecutive defeat in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The Aussies beat the Women in Blue by three wickets, with one over to spare. India fought till the end, picking up late wickets to stay in the contest, but it wasn’t enough as the defending champions held their nerve to take two crucial points and stay unbeaten. Australia are topping the table with seven points from four matches. India are third with four from four. Chasing a challenging target of 331, Australia got off to a…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Visakhapatnam The Indian women’s team finally produced a strong batting performance in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, posting a competitive 330 against Australia in Vizag. The day began on a special note with the unveiling of the ‘Mithali Raj Stand’ and the ‘Raavi Kalpana Gate’. Former India women’s team skipper Mithali Raj attended the ceremony, along with the ICC chairman Jay Shah and other dignitaries, her parents, and family members. Former wicketkeeper Raavi Kalpana was also present with her loved ones for the inauguration of the gate named in her honour. India made a bright…